Carriçal tides today
- Tide now -0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 3:47 am (-1.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:50–4:40 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 1:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 2.9 ft · 81 °F slight · 7.1 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 16 mph · 80 °F from the NNE, gusts 21 · light drizzle
- Surf today 1.3–2.1 ft Poor day · 3/10 · 6:11–7:00 am
- Sun 6:33 am–6:07 pm 11 h 34 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 9:18 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:18 pm
Today in Carriçal there are high tides at 10:03 am (1.0 ft) and 10:18 pm (1.5 ft) and low tides at 3:47 am and 3:50 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:47 am. The sun rises at 6:33 am and sets at 6:07 pm: 11 h 34 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:18 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:06 am to 4:06 am and from 2:38 pm to 4:38 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.9 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the north-northeast (16 mph). Light drizzle, 80 °F.
Fishing in Carriçal today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:50 pm
- Major period 2:38–4:38 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light offshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 4:40 pm, combines the 3:50 pm low tide, a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 2:50 am to 4:10 am, with the 3:47 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, with the 10:03 am high tide, moonset and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Beach day in Carriçal
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 2.9 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 82 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 3:50 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.9 ft
2.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 82 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate offshore wind (17 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 3:47 am
Low tide at 3:47 am and 3:50 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:03 am and 10:18 pm. Coefficient 93 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 82 °F and low tide at 3:50 pm, though with moderate offshore wind.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Carriçal
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- Praia de Baia Gombeza 0.1 mi · W
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Tides in Carriçal
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 3:47 am -1.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:03 am 1.0 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 3:50 pm -1.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:18 pm 1.5 ft · coef. 89
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 28 min to low tide at 3:47 am.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 10:03 am high tide and 89 for the 10:18 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on August 14 (1.9 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (-1.6 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 100, 3.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 30, 1.1 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:33 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 3:47 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 10:03 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 3:50 pm · -1.3 ft | High tide 10:18 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 2:06 am · 2:38 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:33 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 4:36 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 10:51 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 4:33 pm · -1.1 ft | High tide 11:08 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 83 | 75% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:42 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:34 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 5:32 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 11:46 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 5:23 pm · -1.0 ft | — | Coef. 70 | 65% | Major periods 4:13 am · 4:43 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:34 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 12:08 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 6:38 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 12:53 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 6:23 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 63 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:34 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 1:19 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 7:58 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 2:15 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 7:41 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 53 | 42% | Major periods 6:05 am · 6:31 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:35 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 2:40 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 9:22 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 3:40 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 9:10 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 50 | 32% | Major periods 6:55 am · 7:18 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:35 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 3:58 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 10:31 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 4:51 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 10:28 pm · -0.7 ft | Coef. 57 | 22% | Major periods 7:41 am · 8:03 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Carriçal has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.8 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Carriçal
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.9 ft with a period of 7 s, from the northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.3 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:20 am (local time).
Surf in Carriçal today
Surf today
Poor- 1.3–2.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.4 ft swell at 8 s from the south, a bit short
- Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:03 am)
- Light: First light 6:11 am · sunrise 6:33 am · sunset 6:07 pm · last light 6:29 pm
- Tide: low 3:47 am (-1.5 ft), high 10:03 am (1.0 ft), low 3:50 pm (-1.3 ft) and high 10:18 pm (1.5 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 81.1 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 26 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:11 am to 7:00 am, has light offshore wind. 8:00 am to 9:00 am can also work, with light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Carriçal today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (3:50 pm): little current from 3:30 pm to 4:10 pm
- 2.0 ft swell at 5 s from the north-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the south-southwest (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 3:47 am (3:30–4:10 am), high tide 10:03 am (9:40–10:30 am), low tide 3:50 pm (3:30–4:10 pm) and high tide 10:18 pm (9:50–10:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 81.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:29 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 9:18 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 4:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide and light wind, though with current. Also worth a look from 9:20 am to 11:00 am, with slack water at high tide and the sun high, though with moderate wind and current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Carriçal.
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Weather in Carriçal
Now in Carriçal
- Low / high
- 80 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 20%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 59
- Saharan dust
- Moderate
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 80° | 80° | 80° | 80° | 80° | 80° | 81° | 81° |
| Wind (mph) | 15 NNE | 16 NNE | 16 NNE | 16 N | 12 NNE | 11 NNE | 13 NE | 9 NE |
| Gusts | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 12 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 80° 16 NNE 2.9 ft
- 6:00 am 80° 16 NNE 2.9 ft
- 9:00 am 80° 16 N 2.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 80° 12 NNE 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 11 NNE 2.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 13 NE 2.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 81° 9 NE 2.8 ft
- 12:00 am 81° 9 NNE 2.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 80 / 81 °F | 17 mph NNE | 2.9 ft | 10:03 am · 10:18 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 80 / 81 °F | 15 mph NNE | 2.7 ft | 10:51 am · 11:08 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 80 °F | 14 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | 11:46 am | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 78 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.1 ft | 12:08 am · 12:53 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 78 °F | 9 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 1:19 am · 2:15 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 77 / 78 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 2:40 am · 3:40 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 79 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 3:58 am · 4:51 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 79 °F | 11 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 5:04 am · 5:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 79 / 80 °F | 14 mph NE | 3.4 ft | 5:58 am · 6:30 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 80 °F | 15 mph NE | 3.4 ft | 6:44 am · 7:09 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 79 °F | 16 mph NNE | 3.7 ft | 7:25 am · 7:45 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 79 / 79 °F | 21 mph NNE | 4.9 ft | 8:03 am · 8:19 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 78 / 80 °F | 23 mph NNE | 6.0 ft | 8:39 am · 8:51 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 78 / 79 °F | 20 mph NE | 5.8 ft | 9:13 am · 9:24 pm |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 80° / 81° 2.7 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 78° / 80° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 77° / 78° 2.1 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 77° / 78° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 77° / 78° 2.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 78° / 79° 2.2 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 78° / 79° 2.2 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (81 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:20 am (local time).
The sun in Carriçal
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:45 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 6:11 am
- Civil dusk 6:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:20 pm (60° high)
- Daylight 11 h 34 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:38 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,333,934 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Carriçal
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,666 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:06–4:06 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:38–4:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:29–10:29 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:48–9:48 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 7:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 10:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 1:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Carriçal
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Carriçal.
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 950 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.25 mi.
From the shoreline (1,100 ft from Carriçal) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep900 ft
- 33 ft deep950 ft
- 66 ft deep1,150 ft
- 164 ft deep0.25 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 950 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 950 ft and 66 ft at 1,150 ft from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Farol da Ponta de Leste 4.8 mi east
- Light
- 4 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(4) W 10s
- Range
- 11 nautical miles (13 mi)
- Light height
- 240 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 26 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near CarriçalTides nearby
- Juncalinho5.3 mi
- Morre Braz9.2 mi
- Preguiça13 mi
- Ribeira Brava15 mi
- Carvoeiros16 mi
- Fajã de Baixo17 mi
- Estância Brás18 mi
- Tarrafal de São Nicolau18 mi
- Ribeira da Prata20 mi
Carriçal at a glance
- Town or city of about 190 people. Coordinates: 16.555° N, 24.081° W.
- It is 15 mi east of Ribeira Brava, the main place in Ribeira Brava. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Ribeira Brava.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about CarriçalQuestions
What time is high tide today in Carriçal?
Today in Carriçal there are high tides at 10:03 am (1.0 ft) and 10:18 pm (1.5 ft) and low tides at 3:47 am and 3:50 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Carriçal?
At 6:07 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Carriçal?
At 6:33 am. First light comes at 5:45 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 6:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:06–4:06 am, Minor 9:29–10:29 am, Major 2:38–4:38 pm, Minor 8:48–9:48 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Carriçal?
Light drizzle, from 80 °F to 81 °F, with a moderate breeze from the north-northeast (16 mph) and a 20% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Carriçal?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.9 ft waves with a period of 7.1 s from the northeast. The water is 81.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Carriçal?
The best time to visit Carriçal is from February to July: highs of 73 °F to 78 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 9 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).